Patient, Public & Media Information

Medicare Payment and CMS

Medicare is the Federal health insurance program for the nation's elderly. Part A of the program covers inpatient hospital services, inpatient care in skilled nursing facilities after hospitalization, home healthcare, and hospice care among other services. Part B of the program covers physician services, outpatient hospital care, diagnostic services, durable medical equipment, and ambulance services among other services. Part D provides coverage for prescription drugs.